Powerwalls: engineering in virtual reality

The Engineer paid a visit to Warwick University and Jaguar Land Rover to find out how virtual reality is changing the automotive design process.

Technique prevents the stalling of videos streaming to mobiles

Researchers in Germany have found a way to prevent internet videos from stalling when streaming to mobile devices.

Investments set to support further UK graphene research

The EPSRC has revealed details of how an additional £50m will be spent to keep the UK at the forefront of research into graphene.

Survey shows manufacturing beginning positively in 2012

A joint survey by Markit and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply has revealed UK manufacturing started 2012 on a positive footing.

Graphene transistors could herald more computing power

Graphene transistors made at Manchester University could lead to a new generation of more powerful computers.

Consortium set to build eight additional satellites for Galileo

A consortium led by OHB System and Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL) will build a further eight satellites for the European Union’s Galileo satellite navigation programme.

UK defence trade body defends government on manufacturing

Defence trade body ADS has brushed off accusations by unions that the government was committing a ‘stunning betrayal’ of British manufacturing.

Thin-film specialists seek to hone self-cleaning surfaces

Specialists in thin-film chemistry are honing the technology for better self-cleaning surfaces and other applications.

System enables frigates to fire at multiple supersonic targets

The Royal Navy’s latest defence system will enable British frigates to fire homing missiles at multiple targets travelling at supersonic speeds for the first time.

Portable satellite dish could assist internet in remote areas

A portable satellite dish that automatically locates transmitting satellites could help roll out mobile internet to remote locations and developing countries.

Project works on intelligent energy management for cars

A European project is being designed to create intelligent energy-management systems for car makers in an effort to drive down factory emissions and costs.

Brain signal analysis could allow paralysed to ‘speak’

Conversations heard by paralyzed patients can be decoded by processing signals from electrodes placed directly on the brain.

City University team aims to develop portable drug sensors

Scientists at City University are working in collaboration with the Home Office to develop portable drug sensors.